Withdrawals

Overall
(N=7)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (14.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 2 (28.6%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 4 (57.1%)


  • n=7 withdrawals from study
  • n=262 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=571)
Filled out online contact form?
No 237 (41.5%)
Yes 333 (58.3%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 21 (3.7%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 132 (23.1%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.7%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.3%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 13 (2.3%)
NJCRI 16 (2.8%)
NYC-Subway advertisements 5 (0.9%)
Other 24 (4.2%)
Peer recruitment 290 (50.8%)
Saw flyer 14 (2.5%)
Saw post in Craigslist 34 (6.0%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 2 (0.4%)
Facebook 16 (2.8%)
Instagram 2 (0.4%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 550 (96.3%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 569 (99.6%)
Missing 2 (0.4%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.1 (5.28)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.5%)
Yes 565 (98.9%)
Missing 3 (0.5%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 568 (99.5%)
Missing 3 (0.5%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 400 (70.1%)
Other 8 (1.4%)
Prefer not to Answer 5 (0.9%)
She/her 112 (19.6%)
They/them 41 (7.2%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 26 (4.6%)
Intersex 5 (0.9%)
Male 531 (93.0%)
None of these describe me, other 1 (0.2%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 4 (0.7%)
Yes 562 (98.4%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.2%)
Yes 559 (97.9%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 570 (99.8%)
Incomplete 1 (0.2%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 405 (70.9%)
INELIGIBLE 166 (29.1%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=566)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 51 (9.0%)
Genderfluid 5 (0.9%)
Genderqueer 9 (1.6%)
Man, male 382 (67.5%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.5%)
Prefer not to answer 5 (0.9%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 35 (6.2%)
Transgender 22 (3.9%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 4 (0.7%)
Woman, female 36 (6.4%)
More Than One Identity 13 (2.3%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=566)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 90 (15.9%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 2 (0.4%)
Gay 340 (60.1%)
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality 1 (0.2%)
Lesbian 5 (0.9%)
Other 6 (1.1%)
Pansexual 37 (6.5%)
Prefer not to answer 12 (2.1%)
Queer 5 (0.9%)
Straight or heterosexual 64 (11.3%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.5%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=571)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 277 (48.5%)
Yes 287 (50.3%)
Missing 5 (0.9%)
Black or African American
Checked 345 (60.4%)
Unchecked 226 (39.6%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 30 (5.3%)
Unchecked 541 (94.7%)
Asian
Checked 5 (0.9%)
Unchecked 566 (99.1%)
White
Checked 59 (10.3%)
Unchecked 512 (89.7%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.4%)
Unchecked 569 (99.6%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 79 (13.8%)
Unchecked 492 (86.2%)
Other
Checked 112 (19.6%)
Unchecked 459 (80.4%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 18 (3.2%)
Unchecked 553 (96.8%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 12 0 14
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 243 58 2 303
    White 5 39 0 44
    More than One Race 23 70 0 93
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 107 5 114
Total 277 287 7 571


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 4
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 4
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 224
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 23
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 11
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 53
White Hispanic or Latino Male 38
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 68
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 101
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino None of these describe me, other 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=292)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 6 (2.1%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.3%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 165 (56.5%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 28 (9.6%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 83 (28.4%)
M11Q Form 1 (0.3%)
Other 8 (2.7%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 10 (3.4%)
Yes 196 (67.1%)
Missing 86 (29.5%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 222 (76.0%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 70 (24.0%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 285 (97.6%)
Not eligible 5 (1.7%)
Missing 2 (0.7%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 288 (98.6%)
Incomplete 2 (0.7%)
Unverified 2 (0.7%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=67)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (22.4%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.5%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 24 (35.8%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.5%)
Withdrawn for other reason 26 (38.8%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
268 270 2

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 49
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 219

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=261)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.2 (2.37)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 9 (3.4%)
Intersex 1 (0.4%)
Male 250 (95.8%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.4%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.8%)
No 107 (41.0%)
Yes 152 (58.2%)
Black or African American
Checked 143 (54.8%)
Unchecked 118 (45.2%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 12 (4.6%)
Unchecked 249 (95.4%)
Asian
Unchecked 261 (100%)
White
Checked 32 (12.3%)
Unchecked 229 (87.7%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.4%)
Unchecked 260 (99.6%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 45 (17.2%)
Unchecked 216 (82.8%)
Other
Checked 59 (22.6%)
Unchecked 202 (77.4%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 11 (4.2%)
Unchecked 250 (95.8%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 5 0 5
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 93 24 2 119
    White 0 25 0 25
    More than One Race 14 41 0 55
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 57 0 57
Total 107 152 2 261


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 3
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 89
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 5
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 20
White Hispanic or Latino Male 24
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 40
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 56
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=261)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 31 (11.9%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.9%)
Genderqueer 5 (1.9%)
Man, male 166 (63.6%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (0.8%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.4%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.4%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 17 (6.5%)
Transgender 9 (3.4%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 1 (0.4%)
Woman, female 15 (5.7%)
More Than One Identity 8 (3.1%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=261)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 35 (13.4%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 2 (0.8%)
Gay 162 (62.1%)
Have not figured out or are in the process of figuring out your sexuality 0 (0%)
Lesbian 1 (0.4%)
Other 3 (1.1%)
Pansexual 24 (9.2%)
Prefer not to answer 7 (2.7%)
Queer 5 (1.9%)
Straight or heterosexual 18 (6.9%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.4%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.1%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 11 (4.2%) 7 (2.7%) 18 (6.9%)
    Yes 163 (62%) 80 (31%) 243 (93%)
Total 174 (67%) 87 (33%) 261 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=262)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 133 (50.8%)
Puerto Rico 2 (0.8%)
Other North America, including Mexico 6 (2.3%)
Central America 37 (14.1%)
Caribbean 29 (11.1%)
South America 50 (19.1%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 2 (0.8%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.4%)
Other 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 142 (54.2%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 10 (3.8%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (0.8%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 90 (34.4%)
Undocumented 17 (6.5%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 115 (43.9%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 22 (8.4%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 16 (6.1%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 101 (38.5%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 3 (1.1%)
Other 5 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 11 (4.2%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (1.5%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 29 (11.1%)
High school graduate or GED 105 (40.1%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 16 (6.1%)
Some college or Associates degree 67 (25.6%)
Bachelors Degree 27 (10.3%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 213 (81.3%)
Yes 49 (18.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 34 (13.0%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 54 (20.6%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 139 (53.1%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 20 (7.6%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 10 (3.8%)
Other 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 20 (7.6%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 222 (84.7%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 16 (6.1%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Multigroup Ethnic Identity

Phinney, J. S., & Ong, A. D. (2007). Conceptualization and measurement of ethnic identity: Current status and future directions.Journal of Counseling Psychology, 54(3), 271–281. https://doi.org/10.1037/0022-0167.54.3.271

Overall
(N=261)
I have spent time trying to find out more about my racial/ethnic group(s), such as history, traditions, and customs.
Strongly Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Disagree 30 (11.5%)
Neutral 78 (29.9%)
Agree 80 (30.7%)
Strongly Agree 60 (23.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
I have a strong sense of belonging to my own racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.4%)
Disagree 36 (13.8%)
Neutral 69 (26.4%)
Agree 90 (34.5%)
Strongly Agree 56 (21.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
I understand pretty well what my racial/ethnic group membership means to me.
Strongly Disagree 3 (1.1%)
Disagree 16 (6.1%)
Neutral 60 (23.0%)
Agree 115 (44.1%)
Strongly Agree 65 (24.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
I have often done things that will help me understand my racial/ethnic background better.
Strongly Disagree 6 (2.3%)
Disagree 19 (7.3%)
Neutral 52 (19.9%)
Agree 115 (44.1%)
Strongly Agree 66 (25.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
I have often talked to other people in order to learn more about my racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Disagree 35 (13.4%)
Neutral 47 (18.0%)
Agree 101 (38.7%)
Strongly Agree 63 (24.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
I feel a strong attachment towards my own racial/ethnic group(s).
Strongly Disagree 10 (3.8%)
Disagree 29 (11.1%)
Neutral 68 (26.1%)
Agree 90 (34.5%)
Strongly Agree 60 (23.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8187 0.8222 0.8206 0.4353 4.625 0.01761 3.675 0.7654 0.4452
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_identity1 0.8107 0.8148 0.8033 0.468 4.399 0.01878 0.01094 0.451
    bl_identity2 0.8 0.8035 0.7923 0.45 4.09 0.01968 0.01427 0.451
    bl_identity3 0.7853 0.7876 0.7759 0.4258 3.707 0.02127 0.01461 0.4015
    bl_identity4 0.7764 0.781 0.7665 0.4163 3.566 0.02214 0.01429 0.4136
    bl_identity5 0.7792 0.7842 0.7699 0.4209 3.634 0.02189 0.01438 0.4389
    bl_identity6 0.7875 0.791 0.7792 0.4308 3.784 0.02089 0.01513 0.451
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_identity1 261 0.6671 0.6526 0.5491 0.4916 3.552 1.114
    bl_identity2 260 0.697 0.694 0.6079 0.5372 3.569 1.079
    bl_identity3 259 0.7317 0.7494 0.6898 0.6166 3.861 0.9043
    bl_identity4 258 0.7687 0.7711 0.7252 0.6531 3.837 0.9687
    bl_identity5 259 0.7697 0.7606 0.7102 0.6308 3.641 1.137
    bl_identity6 257 0.7358 0.7379 0.6725 0.5942 3.626 1.079
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 miss
    bl_identity1 0.04981 0.1149 0.2989 0.3065 0.2299 0
    bl_identity2 0.03462 0.1385 0.2654 0.3462 0.2154 0.003831
    bl_identity3 0.01158 0.06178 0.2317 0.444 0.251 0.007663
    bl_identity4 0.02326 0.07364 0.2016 0.4457 0.2558 0.01149
    bl_identity5 0.05019 0.1351 0.1815 0.39 0.2432 0.007663
    bl_identity6 0.03891 0.1128 0.2646 0.3502 0.2335 0.01533

Sexual Orientation Identity

Toomey, R. B., Anhalt, K., & Shramko, M. (2016). An examination of the validity and reliability of a measure of sexual orientation identity exploration, resolution, and affirmation. Self and Identity, 15(4), 488-504.

  • Items administered to the subset of participants not reporting a “straight” sexual orientation
Overall
(N=261)
I have attended events that have helped me learn about my sexual orientation, such as gay-straight alliance meetings, or events at a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community center.
Does not describe me at all 50 (21.2%)
Describes me a little 56 (23.7%)
Describes me well 54 (22.9%)
Describes me very well 74 (31.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 25 (9.6%)
I am glad to have my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 6 (2.5%)
Describes me a little 12 (5.1%)
Describes me well 70 (29.7%)
Describes me very well 146 (61.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 25 (9.6%)
I understand how I feel about my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 3 (1.3%)
Describes me a little 18 (7.6%)
Describes me well 64 (27.1%)
Describes me very well 149 (63.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 25 (9.6%)
I have a clear sense of what my sexual orientation means to me.
Does not describe me at all 1 (0.4%)
Describes me a little 19 (8.1%)
Describes me well 54 (22.9%)
Describes me very well 160 (67.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 25 (9.6%)
I have participated in activities that have taught me about my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 31 (13.1%)
Describes me a little 30 (12.7%)
Describes me well 56 (23.7%)
Describes me very well 116 (49.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.3%)
Missing 25 (9.6%)
I like my sexual orientation.
Does not describe me at all 5 (2.1%)
Describes me a little 12 (5.1%)
Describes me well 49 (20.8%)
Describes me very well 169 (71.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 25 (9.6%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.7525 0.791 0.825 0.3868 3.784 0.02431 2.333 0.5771 0.3525
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_soidentity1 0.7773 0.8116 0.8194 0.4628 4.308 0.02282 0.03053 0.4789
    bl_soidentity2 0.679 0.7185 0.7384 0.3379 2.552 0.03142 0.03948 0.3018
    bl_soidentity3 0.7183 0.7531 0.7771 0.3788 3.05 0.02738 0.03816 0.3349
    bl_soidentity4 0.7191 0.7552 0.7779 0.3815 3.085 0.0276 0.04081 0.3349
    bl_soidentity5 0.7194 0.7777 0.8018 0.4116 3.498 0.02949 0.05677 0.4789
    bl_soidentity6 0.692 0.7273 0.7463 0.3479 2.668 0.03008 0.0371 0.3248
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_soidentity1 234 0.6293 0.518 0.3842 0.3548 1.65 1.137
    bl_soidentity2 234 0.78 0.8157 0.8081 0.6635 2.521 0.7128
    bl_soidentity3 234 0.6523 0.7182 0.6609 0.4986 2.534 0.694
    bl_soidentity4 234 0.6537 0.7118 0.6502 0.5025 2.594 0.6565
    bl_soidentity5 233 0.7177 0.6401 0.5287 0.506 2.103 1.074
    bl_soidentity6 235 0.7361 0.7919 0.7786 0.6195 2.626 0.6827
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 miss
    bl_soidentity1 0.2137 0.2393 0.2308 0.3162 0.1034
    bl_soidentity2 0.02564 0.05128 0.2991 0.6239 0.1034
    bl_soidentity3 0.01282 0.07692 0.2735 0.6368 0.1034
    bl_soidentity4 0.004274 0.0812 0.2308 0.6838 0.1034
    bl_soidentity5 0.133 0.1288 0.2403 0.4979 0.1073
    bl_soidentity6 0.02128 0.05106 0.2085 0.7191 0.09962

Genderqueer Identity

McGuire, J. K., Beek, T. F., Catalpa, J. M., & Steensma, T. D. (2019). The Genderqueer Identity (GQI) Scale: Measurement and validation of four distinct subscales with trans and LGBQ clinical and community samples in two countries. International Journal of Transgenderism, 20(2-3), 289-304.

  • Items administered to the subset of participants reporting a sex assigned at birth which did not match their current gender identity
  • One item from each subscale administered
Overall
(N=261)
I don't want to be seen in the gender binary (as either male or female).
Strongly Disagree 8 (9.4%)
Disagree 18 (21.2%)
Neutral 18 (21.2%)
Agree 18 (21.2%)
Strongly Agree 20 (23.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (3.5%)
Missing 176 (67.4%)
My gender is something I have spent a lot of time figuring out.
Strongly Disagree 9 (10.6%)
Disagree 15 (17.6%)
Neutral 12 (14.1%)
Agree 26 (30.6%)
Strongly Agree 23 (27.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 176 (67.4%)
The way I show my gender is important because I push society to question traditional gender roles.
Strongly Disagree 1 (1.2%)
Disagree 4 (4.7%)
Neutral 14 (16.5%)
Agree 32 (37.6%)
Strongly Agree 33 (38.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (1.2%)
Missing 176 (67.4%)
In the future, I think my gender will be fluid or change over time.
Strongly Disagree 11 (12.9%)
Disagree 14 (16.5%)
Neutral 13 (15.3%)
Agree 23 (27.1%)
Strongly Agree 24 (28.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 176 (67.4%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.6439 0.6284 0.5991 0.2971 1.691 0.0337 2.574 0.8686 0.3442
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_gqidentity1 0.5781 0.5648 0.5194 0.302 1.298 0.04177 0.04199 0.323
    bl_gqidentity2 0.4305 0.4072 0.3416 0.1863 0.6868 0.05673 0.02415 0.1062
    bl_gqidentity3 0.687 0.6866 0.599 0.4221 2.191 0.03348 0.004446 0.4053
    bl_gqidentity4 0.5434 0.5362 0.4675 0.2782 1.156 0.04599 0.02388 0.323
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_gqidentity1 83 0.7016 0.6824 0.5059 0.4208 2.301 1.313
    bl_gqidentity2 86 0.8197 0.8085 0.7498 0.6041 2.477 1.344
    bl_gqidentity3 85 0.4648 0.5514 0.295 0.219 3.106 0.9261
    bl_gqidentity4 86 0.7488 0.7083 0.5784 0.4676 2.407 1.384
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_gqidentity1 0.09639 0.2169 0.2169 0.2289 0.241 0.6832
    bl_gqidentity2 0.1047 0.1744 0.1395 0.3023 0.2791 0.6718
    bl_gqidentity3 0.01176 0.04706 0.1647 0.3765 0.4 0.6756
    bl_gqidentity4 0.1279 0.1628 0.1628 0.2674 0.2791 0.6718

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=262)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 12 (4.6%)
Fair 45 (17.2%)
Good 93 (35.5%)
Very good 69 (26.3%)
Excellent 43 (16.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 24 (9.2%)
Fair 72 (27.5%)
Good 65 (24.8%)
Very good 55 (21.0%)
Excellent 46 (17.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=262)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.8 (3.15)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 28.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.3 (2.92)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 28.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 70 (26.7%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (5.7%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 15 (5.7%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 31 (11.8%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 103 (39.3%)
Other 28 (10.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 118 (45.0%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 36 (13.7%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (5.3%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 63 (24.0%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 9 (3.4%)
Research study setting 2 (0.8%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.4%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.4%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (1.9%)
During a pregnancy 2 (0.8%)
Other 9 (3.4%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 3.90 (2.87)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 14.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=262)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (5.3%)
Yes 235 (89.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 13 (5.0%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 86.6 (26.7)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 13 (5.0%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=262)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 4 (1.5%)
Yes 258 (98.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 251 (95.8%)
Yes 6 (2.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 161 (61.5%)
1-3 months after 44 (16.8%)
4-6 months after 18 (6.9%)
6-12 months after 12 (4.6%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 20 (7.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 22.6 (69.8)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 4 (1.5%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 7.06 (28.4)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 4 (1.5%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 13 (5.0%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 245 (93.5%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=262)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 10 (3.8%)
Yes 252 (96.2%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 147 (56.1%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 82 (31.3%)
Private doctors office 20 (7.6%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.4%)
Other 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 10 (3.8%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 13 (5.0%)
1-3 months 50 (19.1%)
4-6 months 29 (11.1%)
6-11 months 43 (16.4%)
1-3 years 78 (29.8%)
More than 3 years 38 (14.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 10 (3.8%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 65 (24.8%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (0.8%)
Both adults and pediatric 173 (66.0%)
Do not Know 11 (4.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 10 (3.8%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.36 (4.62)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 126 (48.1%)
Once in the past year 43 (16.4%)
Twice in the past year 35 (13.4%)
Three times in the past year 22 (8.4%)
4 times in the past year 11 (4.2%)
5 or more times in the past year 21 (8.0%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=169)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 161 (95.3%)
Yes 7 (4.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 162 (95.9%)
Yes 4 (2.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 159 (94.1%)
Yes 4 (2.4%)
Do not Know 6 (3.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 126 (74.6%)
Yes 42 (24.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 121 (71.6%)
Yes 46 (27.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 116 (68.6%)
Yes 50 (29.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 149 (88.2%)
Yes 19 (11.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 148 (87.6%)
Yes 20 (11.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 145 (85.8%)
Yes 24 (14.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 167 (98.8%)
Yes 2 (1.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 118 (69.8%)
Yes 51 (30.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 151 (89.3%)
Yes 16 (9.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 129 (76.3%)
Yes 36 (21.3%)
Do not Know 4 (2.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 136 (80.5%)
Yes 30 (17.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 158 (93.5%)
Yes 6 (3.6%)
Do not Know 5 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 132 (78.1%)
Yes 36 (21.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 105 (62.1%)
Yes 62 (36.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 101 (59.8%)
Yes 67 (39.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 142 (84.0%)
Yes 25 (14.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 100 (59.2%)
Yes 67 (39.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=4)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (25.0%)
Yes 3 (75.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 4 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 2 (50.0%)
Yes 2 (50.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 3 (75.0%)
Yes 1 (25.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=262)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Mean (SD) 8.25 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 246 (93.9%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.44 (2.94)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 246 (93.9%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.71 (0.756)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 255 (97.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.14 (2.27)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 255 (97.3%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.80 (0.723)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 34 (13.0%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.62 (1.05)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 34 (13.0%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.90 (0.441)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 222 (84.7%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.63 (1.21)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 222 (84.7%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.93 (0.439)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 58 (22.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.70 (0.912)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 58 (22.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.62 (1.29)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.38 (1.36)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=262)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 9 (3.4%)
A little 4 (1.5%)
Somewhat 11 (4.2%)
Very 26 (9.9%)
Has already occurred 211 (80.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 28 (10.7%)
A little 24 (9.2%)
Somewhat 61 (23.3%)
Very 90 (34.4%)
Has already occurred 37 (14.1%)
Do not Know 21 (8.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 6 (2.3%)
A little 8 (3.1%)
Somewhat 57 (21.8%)
Very 136 (51.9%)
Has already occurred 32 (12.2%)
Do not Know 23 (8.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 39 (14.9%)
A little 48 (18.3%)
Somewhat 57 (21.8%)
Very 60 (22.9%)
Has already occurred 29 (11.1%)
Do not Know 29 (11.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 9 (3.4%)
A little 18 (6.9%)
Somewhat 65 (24.8%)
Very 136 (51.9%)
Has already occurred 19 (7.3%)
Do not Know 14 (5.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 65 (24.8%)
A little 37 (14.1%)
Somewhat 50 (19.1%)
Very 63 (24.0%)
Has already occurred 21 (8.0%)
Do not Know 26 (9.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 16 (6.1%)
A little 24 (9.2%)
Somewhat 56 (21.4%)
Very 90 (34.4%)
Has already occurred 39 (14.9%)
Do not Know 37 (14.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 8 (3.1%)
A little 24 (9.2%)
Somewhat 79 (30.2%)
Very 127 (48.5%)
Has already occurred 6 (2.3%)
Do not Know 18 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 17 (6.5%)
A little 26 (9.9%)
Somewhat 60 (22.9%)
Very 117 (44.7%)
Has already occurred 28 (10.7%)
Do not Know 13 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 13 (5.0%)
A little 21 (8.0%)
Somewhat 40 (15.3%)
Very 143 (54.6%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 44 (16.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (1.9%)
A little 13 (5.0%)
Somewhat 27 (10.3%)
Very 180 (68.7%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 18 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (7.3%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 1 (0.4%)
A little 4 (1.5%)
Somewhat 13 (5.0%)
Very 216 (82.4%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 20 (7.6%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=262)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 136 (51.9%)
Yes 121 (46.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 172 (65.6%)
Yes 85 (32.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 93 (35.5%)
Yes 28 (10.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 141 (53.8%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 68 (26.0%)
Yes 17 (6.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 177 (67.6%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=262)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 13 (5.0%)
A little of the time 57 (21.8%)
Some of the time 70 (26.7%)
Most of the time 79 (30.2%)
All of the time 35 (13.4%)
Do not Know 5 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 14 (5.3%)
A little of the time 54 (20.6%)
Some of the time 63 (24.0%)
Most of the time 73 (27.9%)
All of the time 52 (19.8%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 26 (9.9%)
A little of the time 59 (22.5%)
Some of the time 65 (24.8%)
Most of the time 71 (27.1%)
All of the time 36 (13.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 25 (9.5%)
A little of the time 48 (18.3%)
Some of the time 65 (24.8%)
Most of the time 55 (21.0%)
All of the time 54 (20.6%)
Do not Know 9 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 28 (10.7%)
A little of the time 58 (22.1%)
Some of the time 55 (21.0%)
Most of the time 61 (23.3%)
All of the time 46 (17.6%)
Do not Know 11 (4.2%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 36 (13.7%)
A little of the time 57 (21.8%)
Some of the time 62 (23.7%)
Most of the time 46 (17.6%)
All of the time 55 (21.0%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 45 (17.2%)
A little of the time 67 (25.6%)
Some of the time 48 (18.3%)
Most of the time 42 (16.0%)
All of the time 52 (19.8%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 21 (8.0%)
A little of the time 59 (22.5%)
Some of the time 59 (22.5%)
Most of the time 69 (26.3%)
All of the time 45 (17.2%)
Do not Know 7 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 33 (12.6%)
A little of the time 62 (23.7%)
Some of the time 51 (19.5%)
Most of the time 52 (19.8%)
All of the time 50 (19.1%)
Do not Know 10 (3.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=262)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 54.4 (24.0)
Median [Min, Max] 53.3 [0, 100]
Missing 4 (1.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9089 0.9091 0.9226 0.5264 10 0.008511 2.174 0.9582 0.5253
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9062 0.9064 0.9168 0.5477 9.688 0.008831 0.01388 0.534
    bl_mos2 0.9005 0.9001 0.9098 0.5296 9.006 0.009279 0.0168 0.5253
    bl_mos3 0.9001 0.8998 0.9125 0.5288 8.977 0.009337 0.01781 0.5212
    bl_mos4 0.9044 0.9044 0.9186 0.5419 9.462 0.009005 0.01757 0.5419
    bl_mos5 0.8922 0.8927 0.9055 0.5099 8.323 0.01018 0.017 0.4657
    bl_mos6 0.8969 0.898 0.9064 0.5239 8.803 0.009716 0.012 0.5253
    bl_mos7 0.8987 0.8993 0.9092 0.5274 8.928 0.009545 0.01281 0.5253
    bl_mos8 0.8888 0.8892 0.9036 0.5008 8.027 0.0105 0.01404 0.4663
    bl_mos9 0.8988 0.8995 0.9137 0.5279 8.947 0.009573 0.01626 0.5253
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 254 0.6593 0.6739 0.6243 0.573 2.26 1.108
    bl_mos2 256 0.7379 0.7481 0.7173 0.6616 2.371 1.181
    bl_mos3 257 0.7401 0.7514 0.7147 0.6677 2.125 1.209
    bl_mos4 247 0.6931 0.6978 0.6404 0.6064 2.263 1.278
    bl_mos5 248 0.8272 0.8286 0.8125 0.7744 2.157 1.287
    bl_mos6 256 0.7824 0.7713 0.7567 0.7114 2.105 1.349
    bl_mos7 254 0.7679 0.7569 0.7348 0.6915 1.957 1.401
    bl_mos8 253 0.8651 0.8656 0.8599 0.8273 2.229 1.226
    bl_mos9 248 0.7597 0.7548 0.7177 0.6862 2.097 1.34
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.05118 0.2244 0.2756 0.311 0.1378 0.03053
    bl_mos2 0.05469 0.2109 0.2461 0.2852 0.2031 0.0229
    bl_mos3 0.1012 0.2296 0.2529 0.2763 0.1401 0.01908
    bl_mos4 0.1012 0.1943 0.2632 0.2227 0.2186 0.05725
    bl_mos5 0.1129 0.2339 0.2218 0.246 0.1855 0.05344
    bl_mos6 0.1406 0.2227 0.2422 0.1797 0.2148 0.0229
    bl_mos7 0.1772 0.2638 0.189 0.1654 0.2047 0.03053
    bl_mos8 0.083 0.2332 0.2332 0.2727 0.1779 0.03435
    bl_mos9 0.1331 0.25 0.2056 0.2097 0.2016 0.05344

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=262)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 81 (30.9%)
Less than once a year 33 (12.6%)
A few times a year 61 (23.3%)
A few times a month 36 (13.7%)
At least once a week 16 (6.1%)
Almost everyday 25 (9.5%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 77 (29.4%)
Less than once a year 29 (11.1%)
A few times a year 69 (26.3%)
A few times a month 35 (13.4%)
At least once a week 17 (6.5%)
Almost everyday 28 (10.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 100 (38.2%)
Less than once a year 54 (20.6%)
A few times a year 45 (17.2%)
A few times a month 27 (10.3%)
At least once a week 16 (6.1%)
Almost everyday 14 (5.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 71 (27.1%)
Less than once a year 47 (17.9%)
A few times a year 47 (17.9%)
A few times a month 34 (13.0%)
At least once a week 17 (6.5%)
Almost everyday 41 (15.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 119 (45.4%)
Less than once a year 31 (11.8%)
A few times a year 52 (19.8%)
A few times a month 20 (7.6%)
At least once a week 13 (5.0%)
Almost everyday 17 (6.5%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 114 (43.5%)
Less than once a year 43 (16.4%)
A few times a year 44 (16.8%)
A few times a month 18 (6.9%)
At least once a week 10 (3.8%)
Almost everyday 25 (9.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 50 (19.1%)
Less than once a year 35 (13.4%)
A few times a year 61 (23.3%)
A few times a month 33 (12.6%)
At least once a week 24 (9.2%)
Almost everyday 53 (20.2%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 73 (27.9%)
Less than once a year 44 (16.8%)
A few times a year 64 (24.4%)
A few times a month 30 (11.5%)
At least once a week 12 (4.6%)
Almost everyday 34 (13.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 105 (40.1%)
Less than once a year 53 (20.2%)
A few times a year 52 (19.8%)
A few times a month 15 (5.7%)
At least once a week 10 (3.8%)
Almost everyday 21 (8.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=262)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 24.4 (11.1)
Median [Min, Max] 22.0 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 3 (1.1%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8996 0.8995 0.9099 0.4986 8.95 0.00931 0.9045 0.4104 0.4813
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.8872 0.8868 0.8902 0.4948 7.836 0.01049 0.007517 0.4813
    bl_discrim2 0.8804 0.8802 0.8819 0.4787 7.346 0.01115 0.006174 0.4745
    bl_discrim3 0.888 0.8875 0.8982 0.4965 7.89 0.01047 0.01066 0.4816
    bl_discrim4 0.8843 0.8845 0.894 0.4891 7.658 0.01087 0.01123 0.4572
    bl_discrim5 0.8962 0.8963 0.9047 0.5192 8.639 0.009709 0.01065 0.5081
    bl_discrim6 0.8918 0.8917 0.8986 0.5071 8.231 0.01007 0.01183 0.4822
    bl_discrim7 0.889 0.8888 0.8994 0.4999 7.996 0.0104 0.01191 0.4813
    bl_discrim8 0.8848 0.8846 0.8936 0.4894 7.668 0.01078 0.01196 0.4572
    bl_discrim9 0.8936 0.8938 0.902 0.5127 8.418 0.009982 0.01122 0.5081
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 252 0.7617 0.7603 0.7483 0.6827 2.794 1.635
    bl_discrim2 255 0.8251 0.8277 0.8316 0.7706 2.882 1.646
    bl_discrim3 256 0.7515 0.7532 0.7174 0.6759 2.402 1.508
    bl_discrim4 257 0.7942 0.7844 0.7568 0.7186 3.008 1.77
    bl_discrim5 252 0.6488 0.6585 0.5944 0.5587 2.317 1.565
    bl_discrim6 254 0.7097 0.7089 0.6631 0.622 2.378 1.644
    bl_discrim7 256 0.7475 0.7392 0.6958 0.6616 3.41 1.769
    bl_discrim8 257 0.7872 0.783 0.7537 0.7133 2.868 1.672
    bl_discrim9 256 0.6814 0.6855 0.6306 0.5951 2.355 1.547
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3214 0.131 0.2421 0.1429 0.06349 0.09921 0.03817
    bl_discrim2 0.302 0.1137 0.2706 0.1373 0.06667 0.1098 0.02672
    bl_discrim3 0.3906 0.2109 0.1758 0.1055 0.0625 0.05469 0.0229
    bl_discrim4 0.2763 0.1829 0.1829 0.1323 0.06615 0.1595 0.01908
    bl_discrim5 0.4722 0.123 0.2063 0.07937 0.05159 0.06746 0.03817
    bl_discrim6 0.4488 0.1693 0.1732 0.07087 0.03937 0.09843 0.03053
    bl_discrim7 0.1953 0.1367 0.2383 0.1289 0.09375 0.207 0.0229
    bl_discrim8 0.284 0.1712 0.249 0.1167 0.04669 0.1323 0.01908
    bl_discrim9 0.4102 0.207 0.2031 0.05859 0.03906 0.08203 0.0229

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=262)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 68 (26.0%)
Disagree 46 (17.6%)
Agree 83 (31.7%)
Strongly Agree 46 (17.6%)
Refuse to Answer 18 (6.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 66 (25.2%)
Disagree 66 (25.2%)
Agree 73 (27.9%)
Strongly Agree 49 (18.7%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 81 (30.9%)
Disagree 78 (29.8%)
Agree 59 (22.5%)
Strongly Agree 36 (13.7%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 12 (4.6%)
Disagree 10 (3.8%)
Agree 75 (28.6%)
Strongly Agree 160 (61.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 41 (15.6%)
Disagree 37 (14.1%)
Agree 77 (29.4%)
Strongly Agree 98 (37.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 101 (38.5%)
Disagree 48 (18.3%)
Agree 62 (23.7%)
Strongly Agree 43 (16.4%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 87 (33.2%)
Disagree 64 (24.4%)
Agree 70 (26.7%)
Strongly Agree 32 (12.2%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 111 (42.4%)
Disagree 82 (31.3%)
Agree 35 (13.4%)
Strongly Agree 28 (10.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 32 (12.2%)
Disagree 36 (13.7%)
Agree 100 (38.2%)
Strongly Agree 85 (32.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 16 (6.1%)
Disagree 27 (10.3%)
Agree 118 (45.0%)
Strongly Agree 90 (34.4%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=262)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 25.8 (6.46)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 2 (0.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.83 0.8272 0.8617 0.3237 4.786 0.01559 2.583 0.6458 0.3125
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.8127 0.8095 0.8421 0.3207 4.249 0.0172 0.02319 0.3129
    bl_stigma2 0.8052 0.8031 0.8288 0.3119 4.079 0.01788 0.02082 0.3123
    bl_stigma3 0.8158 0.8137 0.8445 0.3267 4.368 0.01698 0.02186 0.3141
    bl_stigma4 0.834 0.8343 0.8634 0.3588 5.036 0.01558 0.01934 0.3206
    bl_stigma5 0.8145 0.8095 0.8468 0.3207 4.249 0.01701 0.02843 0.3085
    bl_stigma6 0.8094 0.8066 0.8453 0.3167 4.171 0.01763 0.0247 0.3028
    bl_stigma7 0.8108 0.808 0.8342 0.3186 4.208 0.01734 0.0206 0.3131
    bl_stigma8 0.8127 0.8105 0.8392 0.3222 4.277 0.01724 0.0207 0.3136
    bl_stigma9 0.8108 0.8058 0.8432 0.3155 4.149 0.01737 0.02795 0.3028
    bl_stigma10 0.8169 0.8124 0.848 0.3249 4.331 0.0169 0.02708 0.3131
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 243 0.6513 0.6425 0.6074 0.5361 2.44 1.091
    bl_stigma2 254 0.7048 0.6934 0.6842 0.6052 2.413 1.074
    bl_stigma3 254 0.6275 0.6079 0.5681 0.5055 2.197 1.041
    bl_stigma4 257 0.3951 0.4234 0.3241 0.2755 3.49 0.7812
    bl_stigma5 253 0.6472 0.6426 0.5825 0.5191 2.917 1.086
    bl_stigma6 254 0.6848 0.6658 0.6189 0.5675 2.185 1.136
    bl_stigma7 253 0.6617 0.6548 0.6355 0.5538 2.186 1.047
    bl_stigma8 256 0.6419 0.6342 0.6062 0.5362 1.922 1.003
    bl_stigma9 253 0.6593 0.6724 0.6221 0.5559 2.941 0.9923
    bl_stigma10 251 0.604 0.6185 0.5578 0.4998 3.124 0.8418
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2798 0.1893 0.3416 0.1893 0.07252
    bl_stigma2 0.2598 0.2598 0.2874 0.1929 0.03053
    bl_stigma3 0.3189 0.3071 0.2323 0.1417 0.03053
    bl_stigma4 0.04669 0.03891 0.2918 0.6226 0.01908
    bl_stigma5 0.1621 0.1462 0.3043 0.3874 0.03435
    bl_stigma6 0.3976 0.189 0.2441 0.1693 0.03053
    bl_stigma7 0.3439 0.253 0.2767 0.1265 0.03435
    bl_stigma8 0.4336 0.3203 0.1367 0.1094 0.0229
    bl_stigma9 0.1265 0.1423 0.3953 0.336 0.03435
    bl_stigma10 0.06375 0.1076 0.4701 0.3586 0.04198

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=262)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 15 (5.7%)
Moderately Disagree 7 (2.7%)
Neither 6 (2.3%)
Moderately Agree 48 (18.3%)
Strongly Agree 174 (66.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 137 (52.3%)
Moderately Disagree 29 (11.1%)
Neither 37 (14.1%)
Moderately Agree 24 (9.2%)
Strongly Agree 20 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.4%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (1.9%)
Neither 8 (3.1%)
Moderately Agree 47 (17.9%)
Strongly Agree 179 (68.3%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 25 (9.5%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (4.6%)
Neither 36 (13.7%)
Moderately Agree 64 (24.4%)
Strongly Agree 104 (39.7%)
Refuse to Answer 15 (5.7%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 10 (3.8%)
Moderately Disagree 14 (5.3%)
Neither 14 (5.3%)
Moderately Agree 55 (21.0%)
Strongly Agree 154 (58.8%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.4%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Moderately Disagree 11 (4.2%)
Neither 18 (6.9%)
Moderately Agree 56 (21.4%)
Strongly Agree 146 (55.7%)
Refuse to Answer 12 (4.6%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 118 (45.0%)
Moderately Disagree 37 (14.1%)
Neither 37 (14.1%)
Moderately Agree 25 (9.5%)
Strongly Agree 29 (11.1%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (3.8%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.2%)
Moderately Disagree 10 (3.8%)
Neither 26 (9.9%)
Moderately Agree 69 (26.3%)
Strongly Agree 131 (50.0%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.4%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=262)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 13 (5.0%)
Fair 22 (8.4%)
Good 64 (24.4%)
Very Good 61 (23.3%)
Excellent 93 (35.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 11 (4.2%)
Fair 24 (9.2%)
Good 58 (22.1%)
Very Good 64 (24.4%)
Excellent 96 (36.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 6 (2.3%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=262)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 97 (37.0%)
Disagree 56 (21.4%)
Neutral 45 (17.2%)
Agree 17 (6.5%)
Strongly Agree 19 (7.3%)
Do not Know 18 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.2%)
Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Neutral 47 (17.9%)
Agree 71 (27.1%)
Strongly Agree 100 (38.2%)
Do not Know 11 (4.2%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.4%)
Disagree 12 (4.6%)
Neutral 44 (16.8%)
Agree 67 (25.6%)
Strongly Agree 112 (42.7%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 10 (3.8%)
Disagree 16 (6.1%)
Neutral 67 (25.6%)
Agree 88 (33.6%)
Strongly Agree 66 (25.2%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 80 (30.5%)
Disagree 56 (21.4%)
Neutral 44 (16.8%)
Agree 46 (17.6%)
Strongly Agree 14 (5.3%)
Do not Know 11 (4.2%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.4%)
Disagree 13 (5.0%)
Neutral 50 (19.1%)
Agree 85 (32.4%)
Strongly Agree 86 (32.8%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.2%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 82 (31.3%)
Disagree 71 (27.1%)
Neutral 34 (13.0%)
Agree 31 (11.8%)
Strongly Agree 21 (8.0%)
Do not Know 12 (4.6%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Not Applicable 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 11 (4.2%)
Disagree 11 (4.2%)
Neutral 50 (19.1%)
Agree 87 (33.2%)
Strongly Agree 74 (28.2%)
Do not Know 13 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 14 (5.3%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 7 (2.7%)
Disagree 6 (2.3%)
Neutral 37 (14.1%)
Agree 100 (38.2%)
Strongly Agree 89 (34.0%)
Do not Know 9 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 12 (4.6%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 9 (3.4%)
Disagree 9 (3.4%)
Neutral 38 (14.5%)
Agree 99 (37.8%)
Strongly Agree 86 (32.8%)
Do not Know 10 (3.8%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 103 (39.3%)
Disagree 57 (21.8%)
Neutral 34 (13.0%)
Agree 23 (8.8%)
Strongly Agree 14 (5.3%)
Do not Know 16 (6.1%)
Refuse to Answer 11 (4.2%)
Not Applicable 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)


Overall
(N=262)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.4 (8.59)
Median [Min, Max] 32.0 [0, 44.0]
Missing 8 (3.1%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8866 0.8939 0.9082 0.4336 8.422 0.01059 2.855 0.7812 0.4
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8869 0.8943 0.9068 0.4584 8.463 0.01063 0.02549 0.4476
    bl_trust2 0.8697 0.8781 0.8923 0.4187 7.204 0.01223 0.02438 0.391
    bl_trust3 0.874 0.8821 0.8957 0.4279 7.48 0.01183 0.02373 0.3958
    bl_trust4 0.8725 0.8803 0.8944 0.4238 7.354 0.01197 0.02343 0.391
    bl_trust5 0.8792 0.8879 0.9002 0.4421 7.924 0.01135 0.02865 0.4052
    bl_trust6 0.8685 0.876 0.8911 0.4139 7.063 0.01232 0.0215 0.391
    bl_trust7 0.8843 0.8924 0.9016 0.4533 8.291 0.01082 0.02576 0.4052
    bl_trust8 0.8744 0.8822 0.8978 0.4282 7.49 0.01178 0.02447 0.3958
    bl_trust9 0.872 0.8785 0.8925 0.4197 7.232 0.012 0.02254 0.391
    bl_trust10 0.8708 0.8779 0.8922 0.4182 7.188 0.0121 0.02191 0.391
    bl_trust11 0.8894 0.8971 0.9088 0.4657 8.715 0.01041 0.02282 0.4476
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 234 0.5802 0.5511 0.4832 0.4581 2.833 1.268
    bl_trust2 242 0.7725 0.7839 0.7682 0.7137 2.975 1.112
    bl_trust3 244 0.7141 0.7301 0.7051 0.6472 3.07 1.081
    bl_trust4 247 0.7407 0.7544 0.7347 0.6765 2.745 1.049
    bl_trust5 240 0.6673 0.6467 0.6007 0.572 2.592 1.284
    bl_trust6 243 0.7984 0.8122 0.806 0.743 2.93 1.052
    bl_trust7 239 0.6243 0.5811 0.5308 0.502 2.678 1.303
    bl_trust8 233 0.7009 0.7282 0.6974 0.6422 2.867 1.064
    bl_trust9 239 0.7689 0.7783 0.7656 0.704 3.079 0.9427
    bl_trust10 241 0.7657 0.787 0.7764 0.7122 3.012 1.002
    bl_trust11 231 0.5392 0.5084 0.4333 0.4156 2.918 1.24
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.0812 0.07265 0.1923 0.2393 0.4145 0.1069
    bl_trust2 0.04545 0.05372 0.1942 0.2934 0.4132 0.07634
    bl_trust3 0.03689 0.04918 0.1803 0.2746 0.459 0.0687
    bl_trust4 0.04049 0.06478 0.2713 0.3563 0.2672 0.05725
    bl_trust5 0.05833 0.1917 0.1833 0.2333 0.3333 0.08397
    bl_trust6 0.03704 0.0535 0.2058 0.3498 0.3539 0.07252
    bl_trust7 0.08787 0.1297 0.1423 0.2971 0.3431 0.08779
    bl_trust8 0.04721 0.04721 0.2146 0.3734 0.3176 0.1107
    bl_trust9 0.02929 0.0251 0.1548 0.4184 0.3724 0.08779
    bl_trust10 0.03734 0.03734 0.1577 0.4108 0.3568 0.08015
    bl_trust11 0.06061 0.09957 0.1472 0.2468 0.4459 0.1183

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=262)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.20 (1.76)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 22 (8.4%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.09 (1.84)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (9.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.14 (1.88)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (9.9%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.09 (1.90)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (8.8%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 9.06 (1.96)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 27 (10.3%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.44 (1.57)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (11.1%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.17 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 32 (12.2%)


Overall
(N=262)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.16 (1.61)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 19 (7.3%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9416 0.9424 0.9421 0.7003 16.35 0.005493 9.16 1.609 0.6804
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.9328 0.9339 0.9308 0.7019 14.13 0.006401 0.004283 0.6804
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9295 0.9306 0.9273 0.6909 13.41 0.006711 0.003868 0.6798
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9274 0.9289 0.9223 0.6853 13.06 0.006919 0.00273 0.6758
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9304 0.9316 0.9294 0.6942 13.62 0.006656 0.004659 0.6798
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9315 0.9323 0.9262 0.6966 13.78 0.00652 0.003443 0.6798
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.9351 0.9355 0.9322 0.7075 14.51 0.006271 0.005226 0.7139
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9402 0.9407 0.9378 0.7255 15.86 0.005635 0.002898 0.7153
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 240 0.8534 0.858 0.8303 0.803 9.2 1.76
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 236 0.9043 0.8852 0.8674 0.8396 9.093 1.84
    bl_artoutcome1c 236 0.9111 0.8993 0.8922 0.8617 9.136 1.877
    bl_artoutcome1d 239 0.8706 0.8771 0.8548 0.8297 9.092 1.903
    bl_artoutcome1e 235 0.8802 0.8711 0.8547 0.8193 9.055 1.964
    bl_artoutcome1f 233 0.8542 0.844 0.8092 0.7854 9.438 1.567
    bl_artoutcome1g 230 0.8109 0.7994 0.7484 0.7231 9.165 1.919

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=262)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.14 (2.31)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.30 (1.52)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.93 (2.04)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (9.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.94 (2.03)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 13 (5.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.07 (1.82)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (2.7%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.96 (1.87)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.32 (2.73)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (2.7%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.83 (3.07)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.20 (2.71)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (1.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.24 (1.70)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (1.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.56 (2.41)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (3.1%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 7.97 (2.64)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 17 (6.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.58 (3.12)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 19 (7.3%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.44 (2.53)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 11 (4.2%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.35 (1.64)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 9 (3.4%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.58 (1.79)
Median [Min, Max] 9.28 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (0.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9493 0.9558 0.9659 0.5907 21.65 0.004416 8.577 1.795 0.5894
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9478 0.955 0.9656 0.6027 21.24 0.004542 0.01048 0.6026
    bl_artadh2 0.9473 0.9535 0.9638 0.5942 20.5 0.004636 0.01059 0.5894
    bl_artadh3 0.9441 0.9511 0.9614 0.5817 19.47 0.004849 0.01006 0.5685
    bl_artadh4 0.9435 0.9506 0.9611 0.5787 19.23 0.004909 0.00987 0.5679
    bl_artadh5 0.9457 0.9523 0.9625 0.5877 19.96 0.004726 0.01069 0.5839
    bl_artadh6 0.9442 0.9507 0.9614 0.5796 19.3 0.004842 0.009983 0.5758
    bl_artadh7 0.9458 0.9535 0.9611 0.5945 20.53 0.004728 0.0103 0.5948
    bl_artadh8 0.9462 0.9534 0.9601 0.5935 20.44 0.00472 0.01032 0.5943
    bl_artadh9 0.9429 0.9511 0.9616 0.5812 19.43 0.00504 0.0107 0.5758
    bl_artadh10 0.9464 0.9529 0.9621 0.5909 20.22 0.004686 0.0108 0.5839
    bl_artadh11 0.9449 0.9527 0.9631 0.5898 20.13 0.004801 0.01155 0.5925
    bl_artadh12 0.9472 0.9546 0.9645 0.6001 21.01 0.004596 0.01095 0.5968
    bl_artadh13 0.9503 0.9559 0.9655 0.6078 21.7 0.004315 0.009351 0.6026
    bl_artadh14 0.9442 0.9519 0.9631 0.5858 19.8 0.004871 0.01159 0.5685
    bl_artadh15 0.9467 0.9531 0.9623 0.5923 20.34 0.00466 0.01059 0.5894
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 258 0.7037 0.6932 0.6596 0.6384 8.136 2.314
    bl_artadh2 259 0.7356 0.7592 0.7399 0.7019 9.301 1.521
    bl_artadh3 238 0.8377 0.8558 0.8519 0.8168 8.929 2.044
    bl_artadh4 249 0.8731 0.8786 0.8771 0.8483 8.94 2.026
    bl_artadh5 255 0.783 0.8091 0.7978 0.7586 9.071 1.821
    bl_artadh6 256 0.8657 0.8721 0.8685 0.8318 8.957 1.867
    bl_artadh7 255 0.7786 0.7568 0.751 0.7353 8.322 2.732
    bl_artadh8 256 0.7915 0.7649 0.7618 0.7447 7.832 3.066
    bl_artadh9 257 0.8665 0.8591 0.8543 0.8447 8.202 2.714
    bl_artadh10 257 0.7693 0.7848 0.7732 0.7327 9.237 1.701
    bl_artadh11 254 0.8046 0.7929 0.7759 0.7622 8.555 2.414
    bl_artadh12 245 0.73 0.7139 0.6867 0.6771 7.971 2.642
    bl_artadh13 243 0.6709 0.6542 0.6214 0.6132 7.58 3.121
    bl_artadh14 251 0.8243 0.8239 0.8086 0.7916 8.438 2.528
    bl_artadh15 253 0.7556 0.7735 0.7613 0.7177 9.348 1.64

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=262)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 90 (34.4%)
Yes 169 (64.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 111 (42.4%)
Yes 147 (56.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 126 (48.1%)
Yes 129 (49.2%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 132 (50.4%)
Yes 126 (48.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 129 (49.2%)
Yes 126 (48.1%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 131 (50.0%)
Yes 125 (47.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 107 (40.8%)
Yes 150 (57.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 99 (37.8%)
Yes 157 (59.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 173 (66.0%)
Yes 86 (32.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 211 (80.5%)
Yes 48 (18.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 123 (46.9%)
Yes 138 (52.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 182 (69.5%)
Yes 76 (29.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 190 (72.5%)
Yes 68 (26.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 210 (80.2%)
Yes 48 (18.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 137 (52.3%)
Yes 123 (46.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 168 (64.1%)
Yes 90 (34.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 176 (67.2%)
Yes 84 (32.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 157 (59.9%)
Yes 102 (38.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 81 (30.9%)
Yes 177 (67.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 88 (33.6%)
Yes 171 (65.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 124 (47.3%)
Yes 135 (51.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.46 (5.41)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [0, 21.0]
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Social Network Members

  • n=16 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=7 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=246)
Number of people listed
1 14 (5.7%)
2 28 (11.4%)
3 38 (15.4%)
4 29 (11.8%)
5 137 (55.7%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 119 (48.4%)
No 127 (51.6%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 87 (35.4%)
No 159 (64.6%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 150 (61.0%)
No 96 (39.0%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 121 (49.2%)
No 125 (50.8%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 204 (82.9%)
No 42 (17.1%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 76 (30.9%)
No 170 (69.1%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=985)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.8 (12.8)
Median [Min, Max] 29.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 402 (40.8%)
Unchecked 583 (59.2%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 473 (48.0%)
Unchecked 512 (52.0%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 102 (10.4%)
Unchecked 883 (89.6%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 518 (52.6%)
No 461 (46.8%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.6%)
Black or African American
Checked 508 (51.6%)
Unchecked 477 (48.4%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 22 (2.2%)
Unchecked 963 (97.8%)
Asian
Checked 8 (0.8%)
Unchecked 977 (99.2%)
White
Checked 181 (18.4%)
Unchecked 804 (81.6%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 3 (0.3%)
Unchecked 982 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 495 (50.3%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 381 (38.7%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 64 (6.5%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 29 (2.9%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 16 (1.6%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 480 (48.7%)
Gay 315 (32.0%)
Bisexual 99 (10.1%)
Don't Know 37 (3.8%)
Lesbian 31 (3.1%)
Other 21 (2.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.2%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 692 (70.3%)
Diagnosed with HIV 188 (19.1%)
Don't Know 104 (10.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 169 (17.2%)
No 6 (0.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 13 (1.3%)
Missing 797 (80.9%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 190 (19.3%)
No 767 (77.9%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 28 (2.8%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 541 (54.9%)
No 408 (41.4%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 36 (3.7%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.7 (9.76)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 268 (27.2%)
Weekly 217 (22.0%)
Monthly 128 (13.0%)
Occasionally 327 (33.2%)
Refuse to answer 26 (2.6%)
Don't Know 19 (1.9%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=262)
Chlamydia
No 138 (52.7%)
Yes 115 (43.9%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 206 (78.6%)
Yes 43 (16.4%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Gonorrhea
No 133 (50.8%)
Yes 120 (45.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 233 (88.9%)
Yes 15 (5.7%)
Do not Know 7 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 237 (90.5%)
Yes 11 (4.2%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 226 (86.3%)
Yes 28 (10.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Syphilis
No 107 (40.8%)
Yes 143 (54.6%)
Do not Know 7 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Urethritis
No 243 (92.7%)
Yes 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 5 (1.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Other
No 241 (92.0%)
Yes 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 7 (2.7%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (3.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=262)
1. Chlamydia
No 198 (75.6%)
Yes 51 (19.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 9 (3.4%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 229 (87.4%)
Yes 17 (6.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 13 (5.0%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 189 (72.1%)
Yes 59 (22.5%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 9 (3.4%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 240 (91.6%)
Yes 6 (2.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 14 (5.3%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 240 (91.6%)
Yes 7 (2.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 14 (5.3%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 243 (92.7%)
Yes 9 (3.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 8 (3.1%)
7. Syphilis
No 163 (62.2%)
Yes 80 (30.5%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 12 (4.6%)
8. Urethritis
No 247 (94.3%)
Yes 3 (1.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 11 (4.2%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 241 (92.0%)
Yes 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 17 (6.5%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=262)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 117 (44.7%)
Yes 142 (54.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 48 (18.3%)
Yes 209 (79.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 78 (29.8%)
Yes 178 (67.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 191 (72.9%)
Yes 65 (24.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 217 (82.8%)
Yes 41 (15.6%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 201 (76.7%)
Yes 58 (22.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 158 (60.3%)
Yes 96 (36.6%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 212 (80.9%)
Yes 46 (17.6%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 184 (70.2%)
Yes 74 (28.2%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 227 (86.6%)
Yes 29 (11.1%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 256 (97.7%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 246 (93.9%)
Yes 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 78 (29%) 81 (30%) 67 (25%) 30 (11%) 11 (4.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cannabis 100 (37%) 39 (15%) 20 (7.5%) 26 (9.7%) 82 (31%) 1 (0.4%)
    Cocaine 240 (90%) 16 (6.0%) 10 (3.7%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Hallucinogens 242 (90%) 16 (6.0%) 9 (3.4%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Inhalants 189 (71%) 33 (12%) 22 (8.2%) 20 (7.5%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Methamphetamine 226 (84%) 17 (6.3%) 6 (2.2%) 9 (3.4%) 9 (3.4%) 1 (0.4%)
    Other Drugs 264 (99%) 2 (0.7%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Opioids 259 (97%) 6 (2.2%) 1 (0.4%) 1 (0.4%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Prescription Stimulants 253 (94%) 6 (2.2%) 4 (1.5%) 1 (0.4%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Sedatives 242 (90%) 12 (4.5%) 7 (2.6%) 3 (1.1%) 3 (1.1%) 1 (0.4%)
    Street Opioids 267 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.4%)
    Tobacco 148 (55%) 33 (12%) 8 (3.0%) 29 (11%) 49 (18%) 1 (0.4%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=268)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 153 (57.1%)
Moderate Risk 104 (38.8%)
High Risk 11 (4.1%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 168 (62.7%)
Moderate Risk 92 (34.3%)
High Risk 8 (3.0%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 108 (40.3%)
Moderate Risk 137 (51.1%)
High Risk 23 (8.6%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 246 (91.8%)
Moderate Risk 19 (7.1%)
High Risk 3 (1.1%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 257 (95.9%)
Moderate Risk 10 (3.7%)
High Risk 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 229 (85.4%)
Moderate Risk 24 (9.0%)
High Risk 15 (5.6%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 203 (75.7%)
Moderate Risk 62 (23.1%)
High Risk 3 (1.1%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 250 (93.3%)
Moderate Risk 16 (6.0%)
High Risk 2 (0.7%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 250 (93.3%)
Moderate Risk 18 (6.7%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 264 (98.5%)
Moderate Risk 2 (0.7%)
High Risk 2 (0.7%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 268 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 266 (99.3%)
Moderate Risk 2 (0.7%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=268)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.29 (9.35)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.45 (8.48)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 10.3 (10.5)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.22 (4.61)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.586 (3.07)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 29.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.19 (8.42)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.34 (6.78)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.944 (3.88)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.746 (2.81)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.302 (2.53)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.101 (1.26)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 20.0]

PrEP

Overall
(N=262)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 47 (17.9%)
Yes 197 (75.2%)
Do not Know 15 (5.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 213 (81.3%)
Yes 41 (15.6%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=262)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 226 (86.3%)
Yes 32 (12.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 241 (92.0%)
Yes 18 (6.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 238 (90.8%)
Yes 19 (7.3%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 230 (87.8%)
Yes 27 (10.3%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 253 (96.6%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 253 (96.6%)
Yes 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 250 (95.4%)
Yes 7 (2.7%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
syringe exchange services?
No 250 (95.4%)
Yes 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 254 (96.9%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 256 (97.7%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=262)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 242 (92.4%)
Yes 16 (6.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 254 (96.9%)
Yes 4 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 3 (1.1%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 249 (95.0%)
Yes 8 (3.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 246 (93.9%)
Yes 11 (4.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 253 (96.6%)
Yes 2 (0.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 7 (2.7%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 254 (96.9%)
Yes 3 (1.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 254 (96.9%)
Yes 3 (1.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
syringe exchange services?
No 253 (96.6%)
Yes 5 (1.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 254 (96.9%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 7 (2.7%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 257 (98.1%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=262)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 220 (84.0%)
Yes 37 (14.1%)
Do not Know 2 (0.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 184 (70.2%)
Yes 74 (28.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (0.8%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
support groups?
No 192 (73.3%)
Yes 65 (24.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 197 (75.2%)
Yes 62 (23.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 239 (91.2%)
Yes 15 (5.7%)
Do not Know 4 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=262)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 250 (95.4%)
Yes 6 (2.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 220 (84.0%)
Yes 38 (14.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (1.5%)
support groups?
No 224 (85.5%)
Yes 32 (12.2%)
Do not Know 1 (0.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (1.9%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 230 (87.8%)
Yes 29 (11.1%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.1%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 246 (93.9%)
Yes 7 (2.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.4%)
Missing 8 (3.1%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=262)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 101 (38.5%)
Several days 85 (32.4%)
More than half the days 27 (10.3%)
Nearly every day 22 (8.4%)
Do not Know 20 (7.6%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 91 (34.7%)
Several days 84 (32.1%)
More than half the days 31 (11.8%)
Nearly every day 30 (11.5%)
Do not Know 19 (7.3%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 83 (31.7%)
Several days 81 (30.9%)
More than half the days 34 (13.0%)
Nearly every day 49 (18.7%)
Do not Know 8 (3.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 67 (25.6%)
Several days 105 (40.1%)
More than half the days 36 (13.7%)
Nearly every day 36 (13.7%)
Do not Know 10 (3.8%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 105 (40.1%)
Several days 77 (29.4%)
More than half the days 32 (12.2%)
Nearly every day 32 (12.2%)
Do not Know 11 (4.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (1.5%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 108 (41.2%)
Several days 72 (27.5%)
More than half the days 25 (9.5%)
Nearly every day 39 (14.9%)
Do not Know 11 (4.2%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 132 (50.4%)
Several days 52 (19.8%)
More than half the days 28 (10.7%)
Nearly every day 33 (12.6%)
Do not Know 10 (3.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 160 (61.1%)
Several days 36 (13.7%)
More than half the days 22 (8.4%)
Nearly every day 22 (8.4%)
Do not Know 13 (5.0%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Overall
(N=262)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 7.61 (6.28)
Median [Min, Max] 6.76 [0, 24.0]
Missing 16 (6.1%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9003 0.9011 0.9008 0.5325 9.111 0.009353 1.961 0.7942 0.538
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.886 0.8868 0.8828 0.5281 7.833 0.01081 0.005634 0.5374
    bl_phq2 0.8794 0.8803 0.8747 0.5123 7.354 0.01142 0.005426 0.5209
    bl_phq3 0.8901 0.8907 0.8876 0.5378 8.146 0.01041 0.006126 0.5374
    bl_phq4 0.8833 0.8841 0.8817 0.5214 7.626 0.01105 0.006899 0.5374
    bl_phq5 0.8892 0.8903 0.8885 0.5368 8.113 0.0105 0.008005 0.5481
    bl_phq6 0.8857 0.8867 0.8826 0.5278 7.824 0.01083 0.007168 0.5374
    bl_phq7 0.8919 0.8927 0.8886 0.5431 8.319 0.01021 0.007825 0.5558
    bl_phq8 0.8948 0.8963 0.8892 0.5525 8.641 0.009984 0.004839 0.5481
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 235 0.7723 0.7837 0.7512 0.7079 1.872 0.9522
    bl_phq2 236 0.8364 0.8375 0.8231 0.7764 2 1.015
    bl_phq3 247 0.7553 0.7504 0.7042 0.6631 2.198 1.11
    bl_phq4 244 0.7949 0.8065 0.7765 0.7354 2.168 0.994
    bl_phq5 246 0.7632 0.7538 0.7036 0.6685 1.963 1.039
    bl_phq6 244 0.7819 0.7847 0.7519 0.7069 1.98 1.09
    bl_phq7 245 0.737 0.7326 0.6796 0.6417 1.845 1.083
    bl_phq8 240 0.6979 0.7005 0.6465 0.6042 1.608 0.9878
  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4298 0.3617 0.1149 0.09362 0.1031
    bl_phq2 0.3856 0.3559 0.1314 0.1271 0.09924
    bl_phq3 0.336 0.3279 0.1377 0.1984 0.05725
    bl_phq4 0.2746 0.4303 0.1475 0.1475 0.0687
    bl_phq5 0.4268 0.313 0.1301 0.1301 0.06107
    bl_phq6 0.4426 0.2951 0.1025 0.1598 0.0687
    bl_phq7 0.5388 0.2122 0.1143 0.1347 0.06489
    bl_phq8 0.6667 0.15 0.09167 0.09167 0.08397

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=262)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 142 (54.2%)
Yes 108 (41.2%)
Do not Know 6 (2.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 125 (47.7%)
Yes 122 (46.6%)
Do not Know 9 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (1.9%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 142 (54.2%)
Yes 95 (36.3%)
Do not Know 17 (6.5%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (2.7%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 123 (46.9%)
Yes 115 (43.9%)
Do not Know 17 (6.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.3%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.68 (1.56)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=269)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.17 (1.03)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 22 (8.2%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.02 (1.08)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (4.1%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.06 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 18 (6.7%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.72 (1.25)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 27 (10.0%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.18 (1.10)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 22 (8.2%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.31 (0.995)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (3.7%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.77 (1.20)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 20 (7.4%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.59 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 16 (5.9%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.14 (1.11)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (5.2%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.85 (1.17)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 21 (7.8%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.5 (8.45)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 6 (2.2%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8987 0.9009 0.9011 0.4761 9.087 0.009238 2.954 0.8453 0.4787
  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8894 0.8915 0.8884 0.4772 8.216 0.01014 0.004644 0.4791
    bl_resilience2 0.8868 0.8889 0.887 0.4707 8.003 0.01037 0.005072 0.4759
    bl_resilience3 0.8887 0.8913 0.8898 0.4767 8.199 0.0102 0.005627 0.4786
    bl_resilience4 0.8911 0.8933 0.891 0.4818 8.369 0.009998 0.005696 0.4864
    bl_resilience5 0.8919 0.8945 0.893 0.4852 8.482 0.009921 0.005234 0.4826
    bl_resilience6 0.8844 0.8859 0.8842 0.4632 7.765 0.01059 0.004609 0.4466
    bl_resilience7 0.89 0.8928 0.8907 0.4807 8.33 0.0101 0.00555 0.4826
    bl_resilience8 0.8925 0.8946 0.8926 0.4852 8.483 0.009863 0.004922 0.4895
    bl_resilience9 0.8826 0.8852 0.8828 0.4613 7.708 0.01078 0.004383 0.4474
    bl_resilience10 0.8893 0.8921 0.891 0.4788 8.267 0.01017 0.005535 0.4822
  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 247 0.7287 0.7213 0.6868 0.6387 3.174 1.027
    bl_resilience2 258 0.7654 0.7537 0.7243 0.6783 3.023 1.077
    bl_resilience3 251 0.7285 0.7239 0.6845 0.6454 3.064 1.122
    bl_resilience4 242 0.7092 0.6985 0.6535 0.6174 2.719 1.254
    bl_resilience5 247 0.6771 0.6818 0.6315 0.5951 3.178 1.097
    bl_resilience6 259 0.7878 0.7909 0.7711 0.7264 3.309 0.9947
    bl_resilience7 249 0.7241 0.7043 0.6611 0.6288 2.771 1.198
    bl_resilience8 253 0.699 0.6817 0.6332 0.5993 2.593 1.277
    bl_resilience9 255 0.7973 0.8 0.7838 0.7401 3.141 1.113
    bl_resilience10 248 0.7219 0.7136 0.6712 0.637 2.851 1.165
  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02024 0.06073 0.1498 0.2632 0.5061 0.08178
    bl_resilience2 0.03101 0.06589 0.1822 0.2907 0.4302 0.04089
    bl_resilience3 0.02789 0.09163 0.1554 0.239 0.4861 0.06691
    bl_resilience4 0.07851 0.08678 0.2314 0.2438 0.3595 0.1004
    bl_resilience5 0.03239 0.06073 0.1498 0.2105 0.5466 0.08178
    bl_resilience6 0.01158 0.0695 0.1081 0.2201 0.5907 0.03717
    bl_resilience7 0.04819 0.1044 0.253 0.2169 0.3775 0.07435
    bl_resilience8 0.083 0.1107 0.2688 0.2055 0.332 0.05948
    bl_resilience9 0.02745 0.08235 0.1451 0.2118 0.5333 0.05204
    bl_resilience10 0.04435 0.09677 0.2056 0.2702 0.3831 0.07807

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=262)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 12 (4.6%)
Yes (Accepted) 241 (92.0%)
Missing 9 (3.4%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=241)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 110 (45.6%)
Yes 125 (51.9%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.5%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 229 (95.0%)
Yes 7 (2.9%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.1%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 223 (92.5%)
Yes 12 (5.0%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.5%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 208 (86.3%)
Yes 32 (13.3%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 208 (86.3%)
Yes 32 (13.3%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 239 (99.2%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 214 (88.8%)
Yes 26 (10.8%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.4%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 241 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 234 (97.1%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.1%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 239 (99.2%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 2 (0.8%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 233 (96.7%)
Yes 1 (0.4%)
Invalid Result 7 (2.9%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 235 (97.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 6 (2.5%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of September 27, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=34058 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=18463 of those prompts received responses (54.2% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=8515)
A2
(N=8522)
A3
(N=8512)
A4
(N=8509)
Responded
Yes 4560 (53.6%) 4691 (55.0%) 4611 (54.2%) 4601 (54.1%)
No 3955 (46.4%) 3831 (45.0%) 3901 (45.8%) 3908 (45.9%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=4894)
D2
(N=4891)
D3
(N=4879)
D4
(N=4870)
D5
(N=4858)
D6
(N=4837)
D7
(N=4829)
Responded
Yes 2583 (52.8%) 2667 (54.5%) 2633 (54.0%) 2627 (53.9%) 2617 (53.9%) 2725 (56.3%) 2611 (54.1%)
No 2311 (47.2%) 2224 (45.5%) 2246 (46.0%) 2243 (46.1%) 2241 (46.1%) 2112 (43.7%) 2218 (45.9%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=6894)
B2
(N=5776)
B3
(N=5479)
B4
(N=3977)
B5
(N=3613)
B6
(N=3244)
B7
(N=2994)
B8
(N=2081)
Responded
Yes 4032 (58.5%) 3245 (56.2%) 2928 (53.4%) 2121 (53.3%) 2026 (56.1%) 1610 (49.6%) 1566 (52.3%) 935 (44.9%)
No 2862 (41.5%) 2531 (43.8%) 2551 (46.6%) 1856 (46.7%) 1587 (43.9%) 1634 (50.4%) 1428 (47.7%) 1146 (55.1%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=34058)
Responded
Yes 18463 (54.2%)
No 15595 (45.8%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=13562)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 110 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 54 (0.4%)
Friend's home 896 (6.6%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 195 (1.4%)
Home 9605 (70.8%)
Other 690 (5.1%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 164 (1.2%)
School 163 (1.2%)
Work 1685 (12.4%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.36 (2.88)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.77 (3.06)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.89 (3.17)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 8422 (62.1%)
Other 281 (2.1%)
With a friend or friends in-person 2279 (16.8%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 346 (2.6%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 944 (7.0%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 88 (0.6%)
With classmates 241 (1.8%)
With family in-person 819 (6.0%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 142 (1.0%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 901 (6.6%)
Unchecked 12661 (93.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 1046 (7.7%)
Unchecked 12516 (92.3%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 356 (2.6%)
Unchecked 13206 (97.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1833 (13.5%)
Unchecked 11729 (86.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 107 (0.8%)
Unchecked 13455 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 1305 (9.6%)
Unchecked 12257 (90.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 114 (0.8%)
Unchecked 13448 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 6237 (46.0%)
Unchecked 7325 (54.0%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 171 (1.3%)
Unchecked 13391 (98.7%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 1798 (13.3%)
Unchecked 11764 (86.7%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 1094 (8.1%)
Unchecked 12468 (91.9%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 1209 (8.9%)
Unchecked 12353 (91.1%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=4482)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 122 (2.7%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 9 (0.2%)
Friend's home 310 (6.9%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 12 (0.3%)
Home 3555 (79.3%)
Other 141 (3.1%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 68 (1.5%)
School 24 (0.5%)
Work 241 (5.4%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.43 (2.90)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.66 (3.01)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.79 (3.14)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.56 (2.86)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 450 (10.0%)
Yes 4032 (90.0%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 330 (7.4%)
Unchecked 4152 (92.6%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 458 (10.2%)
Unchecked 4024 (89.8%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 280 (6.2%)
Unchecked 4202 (93.8%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 958 (21.4%)
Unchecked 3524 (78.6%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 70 (1.6%)
Unchecked 4412 (98.4%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 457 (10.2%)
Unchecked 4025 (89.8%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 37 (0.8%)
Unchecked 4445 (99.2%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 2315 (51.7%)
Unchecked 2167 (48.3%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 100 (2.2%)
Unchecked 4382 (97.8%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 816 (18.2%)
Unchecked 3666 (81.8%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 564 (12.6%)
Unchecked 3918 (87.4%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 328 (7.3%)
Unchecked 4154 (92.7%)


Overall
(N=4482)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 452 (10.1%)
1 62 (1.4%)
2 5 (0.1%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 3672 (81.9%)
Missing 290 (6.5%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 452 (10.1%)
Some of my doses 180 (4.0%)
Most of my doses 100 (2.2%)
All of my HIV medication doses 3672 (81.9%)
Missing 78 (1.7%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 450 (10.0%)
Yes 4032 (90.0%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=452)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 119 (26.3%)
Unchecked 333 (73.7%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 149 (33.0%)
Unchecked 303 (67.0%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 11 (2.4%)
Unchecked 441 (97.6%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 15 (3.3%)
Unchecked 437 (96.7%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 21 (4.6%)
Unchecked 431 (95.4%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (2.2%)
Unchecked 442 (97.8%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 3 (0.7%)
Unchecked 449 (99.3%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 11 (2.4%)
Unchecked 441 (97.6%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 14 (3.1%)
Unchecked 438 (96.9%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 63 (13.9%)
Unchecked 389 (86.1%)
Other reasons
Checked 95 (21.0%)
Unchecked 357 (79.0%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=126)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 19 (15.1%)
Yes 107 (84.9%)


  • n=136 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=19 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=26)
Eighteen-Month Interview Completed
Eighteen-Month Follow-Up Missed 4 (15.4%)
Yes 22 (84.6%)


  • n=236 pending eighteen-month follow-up interviews
  • n=4 missed eighteen-month follow-up interviews

Undetectable Viral Load Over Time

Undetectable at 9 Month Follow-Up Total
No Yes
Undetectable at BL
    No 15 (14%) 11 (10%) 26 (24%)
    Yes 6 (5.5%) 77 (71%) 83 (76%)
Total 21 (19%) 88 (81%) 109 (100%)

Prescreening Form (n=1564)

  • Prescreener completed (n=284)
  • Refused prescreener (n=41)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=165)
  • Do not contact (n=177)